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Ujjwal Maheshwari

Ujjwal Maheshwari is a Sydney-based financial writer at Stocks Down Under, where he has covered ASX and forex markets for over three years. He specialises in breaking down complex market developments into clear, accessible analysis for everyday investors.

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance), University of New South Wales (UNSW)

730 articles published

Tech Stocks

WiseTech (ASX:WTC) Rises After Richard White Cleared of Misconduct – Should You Buy the Dip?

WiseTech Global (ASX: WTC) climbed 3 per cent to A$70.18 on Friday after founder and Executive Chairman Richard White was cleared of all misconduct allegations following a year-long external review. For a stock now down more than 50 per cent from its A$140 highs, this news marks a turning point. But with an ASIC investigation…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 20, 20250Comments

Bank Stocks

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) Cops Record $250m ASIC Fine- Is the Stock Still a Buy?

ANZ (ASX: ANZ) closed flat at A$36.03 on Friday after being hit with a record A$250 million penalty by the Federal Court, marking the largest fine ASIC has ever secured against a single company. Justice Jonathan Beach increased the penalty from the agreed A$240 million, finding parts of ANZ's conduct "inexcusable" with "no redeeming feature…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 20, 20250Comments

Uranium Stocks

American Uranium Hits Its Best Drill Result Ever: Is This $15M Explorer a Buy?

American Uranium (ASX: AMU), formerly known as GTI Ener gy, has delivered what management calls its best drill result ever at the Lo Herma project in Wyoming. The standout hole returned a total hole grade-thickness (GT) of 1.41, with mineralisation intersected across 7.6 metres of stacked sand units, a strong result that suggests…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 19, 20250Comments

Consumer Retail

Bapcor Surges 14% on New CEO: Time to Buy More or Hold?

Bapcor (ASX: BAP) jumped 14 per cent to A$2.02 on Thursday after announcing CEO Angus McKay has resigned, just 16 months into the job. The market's reaction tells you everything about how investors felt. When a stock rallies by double digits because the boss is leaving, it means shareholders wanted a change. The question now…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 19, 20250Comments

Bank Stocks

Bendigo Bank Drops on A$50M Charge: Bargain or Value Trap?

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX: BEN) shares slipped to A$10.10 yesterday after APRA slapped the regional lender with a A$50 million capital charge. At the same time, AUSTRAC announced it's launching a formal investigation into the bank's money laundering controls. The double hit from regulators has left the stock under pressure. The big question now:…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 19, 20250Comments

Tech Stocks

BetMakers (ASX:BET) Surges 11% on Stake Deal: A Speculative Buy for Patient Investors?

BetMakers Technology Group (ASX: BET) jumped as much as 11 per cent on Thursday before settling up around 6 per cent after landing a multi-year deal with Stake.com, one of the world's largest online betting platforms. Stake will use BetMakers' RaceOdds+ product to power its global horse racing offering, gaining access to full pricing and…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 19, 20250Comments

Gold Stocks

5 Undervalued ASX Stocks with Strong Fundamentals for 2026

With Australia now entering a new phase of economic normalisation after several years of inflationary pressure and the dynamic of changing interest-rate expectations, investors are increasingly focusing on companies boasting resilient earnings, disciplined capital management, and sustainable growth trajectories. The expected 2026 market recovery has shed light on those businesses that have been left behind…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 18, 20250Comments

Real Estate

Why Real Estate Remains a Powerful Investment Strategy

Real estate has always held a strong place in the financial world. Many investors trust it even when markets shift or new trends appear. When people ask why real estate remains a powerful investment strategy, the answer often comes down to stability and long-term potential. Property offers something people can see and touch, which makes…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 18, 20250Comments

Gold Stocks

Arika Resources (ASX: ARI) Strikes Thick Gold at Yundamindra- Why This Explorer Looks Like a Buy

Arika Resources (ASX: ARI) is quietly building what could be a significant gold discovery. Trading at just 2.7 cents, this small explorer has been drilling at its Yundamindra project in Western Australia, and the results are catching attention. Arika has hit 14 metres grading 15.48 grams per tonne gold and 4 metres at 41.56 g/t…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 18, 20250Comments

Defence Stocks

Elsight (ASX: ELS) Surges After A$32M Contract Win: Is This 10-Bagger Defence Stock Still a Buy?

Elsight (ASX: ELS) continues to deliver for shareholders, with the stock up roughly 1,000 per cent over the past twelve months. The latest catalyst is a US$21.2 million (~A$32 million) contract with a European defence manufacturer, with deliveries scheduled between January and April 2026. For a company that has now secured thirteen times the contract…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 18, 20250Comments